Miami Dolphin's receiver David Martin (88) catches this pass for a 61 yard touchdown over San Francisco safety Mark Roman (26) in first quarter action at Dolphin Stadium in Miami on December 14, 2008. The Dolphins defeated the 49ers 14-9. (UPI Photo/Martin Fried)

David Earl Martin (born March 13, 1979 in Fort Campbell, Kentucky) is an American football tight end who is currently a Free Agent. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the sixth round of the 2001 NFL Draft. He played college football at Tennessee.

Martin didn't play football until his final two years at Norview High School in Norfolk, Virginia, yet was rated as the ninth-best prospect in Virginia by SuperPrep at the end of his senior season. He received all-district and All-Tidewater Area honors, in addition to being named as the conference offensive player of the year as a senior, when he caught 35 passes for 690 yards and 11 touchdowns. Aside from being a wide receiver, he was a free safety on defense.

Martin was also a four-time letterman for the school's basketball team, averaging double figures in points his final two seasons.

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